Staff Reporter.
Mamelodi Sundowns opened a five-point gap at the top of the DStv Premiership standings following a 2-0 win over hapless Chippa United at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium.
The win saw Sundowns open a five-point lead at the top of the league standings,while the Chippa remained 13th on the table.
Sundowns dominated the match from the first whistle with Themba Zwane, Peter Shalulile and Lebohang Maboe combining well in the Chilli Boys’ half.
The Brazilians then took a lead seven minutes before the half-hour mark after a good move involving Shalulile and Maboe.
Shalulile received the ball on the left-hand side and he delivered a quality cross for Maboe, who headed past Chippa goalkeeper Ayanda Mtshali to make it 1-0 to Sundowns.
Zwane also tried to put his name on the scoresheet in the 32nd minute, but Mtshali was alert as the shot-stopper produced a fine save to deny the Sundowns attacker.
However, Mtshali was beaten for the second time on the day six minutes before the halftime break with Shalulile grabbing his second assist of the match.
The former Highlands Park striker unselfishly passed the ball to Gaston Sirino, who hit the back of the net to make it 2-0 to Sundowns heading into the halftime break.
Chippa somehow managed to prevent a carnage and restricted the champions to just two goals.
Sundowns dedicated the game to their player Motjeka Madisha‚ who died in a horror car accident in December.
Madisha’s funeral is scheduled for February 6.
Other PSL Results:
Baroka 1-1 Cape Town City.